The Carol Burnett Show Season 5 Episode 8 with Cass Elliot, Bernadette Peters
- November 10, 1971
The Carol Burnett Show season 5 episode 8 features two talented singers, Cass Elliot and Bernadette Peters. This episode aired on November 9th, 1971 and was filled with skits, musical numbers, and laughs.
The show begins with Carol Burnett welcoming the audience and introducing her co-stars for the evening. Cass Elliot, best known as Mama Cass from the Mamas and the Papas, enters the stage to thunderous applause. Bernadette Peters, a rising star in both theater and film, also joins the cast.
The first skit of the night is a parody of the popular TV show “Emergency!”. Carol Burnett and company play the roles of inept paramedics who repeatedly bungle their rescue attempts. Bernadette Peters shines in this skit with her comedic timing and physical comedy.
Next up is a musical number featuring Burnett and Elliot singing a duet of “Let Me Be The One”. The two women’s voices blend beautifully together and the audience responds with a standing ovation.
Another highlight of the episode is a sketch called “The Old Folks Home”. Marian Mercer plays an elderly resident who is being visited by her daughter, played by Burnett. Peters plays the daughter’s friend who comes along for the visit. The three women engage in bawdy humor and sing an irreverent song about getting old. This skit is a standout thanks to the three women’s hilarious performances.
Fans of classic Hollywood will appreciate a segment called “The Movie Fans”, which features Burnett and Harvey Korman as star-struck movie enthusiasts. In this skit, the two play a mother and son who travel to Hollywood to get autographs from their favorite movie stars. They hijack a film set and inadvertently end up in a big musical number with Bernadette Peters.
Speaking of musical numbers, Cass Elliot shows off her vocal chops with a stirring rendition of the song “Oh Babe, What Would You Say?” The audience is once again on their feet as she finishes her performance.
The show wraps up with a recurring skit called “As The Stomach Turns”. This parody of soap operas is a fan favorite, and this episode’s installment features guest star Bernadette Peters as a femme fatale. Her over-the-top performance is a delight to watch and leaves the audience roaring with laughter.
Overall, The Carol Burnett Show season 5 episode 8 is a must-watch for fans of classic comedy and music. Cass Elliot and Bernadette Peters are both hilarious and talented, and their appearances on the show are definite highlights. Carol Burnett and her castmates continue to bring the laughs and delight audiences with their zany skits and musical numbers.
